IELTS Listening Practice Test 1
SECTION 1: QUESTIONS 1-10
Questions 1-6
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Budget accommodation in Queenstown, New Zealand
| Accommodation | Price (dormitory) | Comments |
| Travellers’ Lodge | Example fully booked | |
| Bingley’s | US$ 1………….. | • in town centre
• cafe with regular 2………….. nights • sundeck |
| Chalet Lodge | US$ 18.00 | • located in a 3…………..alpine setting
• 10 mins from town centre • 4………….. are welcome |
| Globetrotters | US$ 18.50 | • in town centre
• 5………….. included • chance to win a 6………….. |
Questions 7-10
Who wants to do each of the activities below?
| A | only Jacinta |
| B | only Lewis |
| C | both Jacinta and Lewis |
Write the correct letter, A. B or C next to Questions 7-10.
7. bungee jump
8. white-water rafting
9. jet-boat ride
10. trekking on wilderness trail
SECTION 2: QUESTIONS 11-20
Questions 11-14
Choose the correct letter. A, B or C.
11. Jack says that in London these days, many people
A. see cycling as a foolish activity.
B. have no experience of cycling.
C. take too many risks when cycling.
12. If people want to cycle to school or work. CitiCyclist helps them by
A. giving cycling lessons on the route they take.
B. advising them on the safest route to choose.
C. teaching them basic skills on quiet roads first.
13 Jack works with some advanced cyclists who want to develop
A. international competitive riding skills.
B. knowledge of advanced equipment.
C. confidence in complex road systems.
14 CitiCyclist supports the view that cyclists should
A. have separate sections of the road from motor traffic.
B. always wear protective clothing when cycling.
C. know how to ride confidently on busy roads.
Questions 15-17
List THREE types of organisations for which CitiCyclist provides services.
A. training courses
B. schools
C. local councils
D. individuals
E. companies
Questions 18-20
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
website address: citicyclist.co.uk
phone: 18…………..
cost (single person): 19………….. £ per lesson
usual length of course: 20………….. (except complete beginners)
SECTION 3 : QUESTIONS 21-30
Questions 21-23
Answer the questions below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
21. What do Sharon and Xiao Li agree was the strongest aspect of their presentation?
22. Which part of their presentation was Xiao Li least happy with?
23. Which section does Sharon feel they should have discussed in more depth?
Questions 24-27
Choose the correct letters A-C.
24. Sharon and Xiao Li were surprised when the class said
A. they spoke too quickly.
B. they included too much information.
C. their talk was not well organised.
25. The class gave Sharon and conflicting feedback on their
A. timing.
B. use of visuals.
C. use of eye contact.
26. The class thought that the presentation was different from the others because
A. the analysis was more detailed.
B. the data collection was more wide-ranging.
C. the background reading was more extensive
27. Which bar chart represents the marks given by the tutor?
A. Graph A
B. Graph B
C. Graph C
Questions 28-30
Complete the sentences below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
The tutor says that the 28………………. of the presentation seemed rather sudden.
The tutor praises the students’ discussion of the 29………………. of their results.
The tutor suggests that they could extend the 30………………. review in their report.
SECTION 4 : QUESTIONS 31-40
Questions 31-33
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
The World Health Organisation says a healthy city must;
- have a 31………………. and clean environment.
- meet the 32………………. of all its inhabitants.
- provide easily accessible health services.
- encourage ordinary people to take part in 33……………….
Questions 34-40
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer
| Place / Project | Aim | Method | Achievement |
| Sri Lanka
Community Contracts System | to upgrade squatter settlements | the 34………………. constructed infrastructure, e.g. drains, paths | • better housing and infrastructure
• provided better 35………………. opportunities |
| Mali
cooperative | to improve sanitation in city | • 36………………. graduates organising garbage collection
• public education campaign via 37………………. discussion groups | • greater environmental awareness
• improved living conditions |
| Egypt
(Mokattam) 38………………. | to support disadvantaged women | women provided with the 39………………. equipment for sewing and weaving | • rise in the 40……………….and quality of life of young women |
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Answers
1. 75
2. theme
3. quiet
4. children
5. breakfast
6. (free) sky(-)dive
7. A
8. C
9. B
10. C
11. B
12. A
13. C
14. C
15, 16, 17 B,C,E (Any Order)
18. 020 7562 4028/02075624028
19. 50/27.5
20. 3 hours/hrs
21. (the/their) technique
22. (answering) (the/students’) questions
23. (the/their) solutions
24. A
25. B
26. B
27. C
28. ending
29. limitations
30. literature
31. safe
32. basic needs
33. local government
34. residents
35. economic
36. secondary school
37. films
38. Women’s Centre/Women’s Center
39. skills
40. status
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